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Interview with former Idolmaster series director Akihiro Ishihara about his latest work, Valkyrie Tune: Synthesis of Souls.
2026-02-16 13:00
AUTOMATON WEST’s Weekly Throwback.
2026-02-15 22:00
Weekly indie showcase, this time introducing four Japanese indie games about mental health and the human psyche.
2026-02-14 22:00
Japanese indie dev triples the price of their strategic roguelite Spell Tonaeru to better reflect the game’s depth and scope.
2026-02-14 02:00
Japanese players praise Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin – Hinuka Journey’s ingenious use of agriculture and cuisine-themed ads in-game.
2026-02-14 01:00
The team behind Shonen Jump Awards answers the question: “What does it truly mean to face your audience as an aspiring mangaka?”
2026-02-14 00:00
In its consolidated financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year, Kadokawa reported a decline across publishing, games and anime.
2026-02-13 23:00
Interview with lead game designer Daisuke Wakahara and director Kenji Oguro.
2026-02-13 22:00
Launching March 31, Frontwing’s upcoming fantasy visual novel Lilac comes in two versions, “Witch,” and “Wizard.”
2026-02-13 21:00
In the first quarter of the fiscal year, Nihon Falcom saw large-scale growth in both revenue and profit, attributed largely to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
2026-02-13 20:00
A column on Namco’s Gundam: One Year War by Ollie Barder.
2026-02-13 18:00
Japanese gamers on X discuss why classic titles like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quests are less popular among the country’s young people.
2026-02-13 00:00
Eagle-eyed players have noticed a hidden reference to 1981’s Yakyuken in Romeo is a Dead Man’s save screen.
2026-02-12 23:00
Gust studio head Junzo Hosoi and development producer Katsuto Kawauchi talk about the Atelier series’ future direction.
2026-02-12 22:00
A detailed guide on how to beat Everyday Is Like a Monday, the first boss you encounter in Romeo Is a Dead Man.
2026-02-12 18:17
Wazen, the solo Japanese developer behind 3D action game MIGHTREYA, has released a new demo for the game with Japanese voice acting.
2026-02-12 13:26
Interview with former Idolmaster series director Akihiro Ishihara about his latest work, Valkyrie Tune: Synthesis of Souls.
2026-02-16 13:00
AUTOMATON WEST’s Weekly Throwback.
2026-02-15 22:00
Weekly indie showcase, this time introducing four Japanese indie games about mental health and the human psyche.
2026-02-14 22:00
Japanese indie dev triples the price of their strategic roguelite Spell Tonaeru to better reflect the game’s depth and scope.
2026-02-14 02:00
Japanese players praise Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin – Hinuka Journey’s ingenious use of agriculture and cuisine-themed ads in-game.
2026-02-14 01:00
The team behind Shonen Jump Awards answers the question: “What does it truly mean to face your audience as an aspiring mangaka?”
2026-02-14 00:00
In its consolidated financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year, Kadokawa reported a decline across publishing, games and anime.
2026-02-13 23:00
Interview with lead game designer Daisuke Wakahara and director Kenji Oguro.
2026-02-13 22:00
Launching March 31, Frontwing’s upcoming fantasy visual novel Lilac comes in two versions, “Witch,” and “Wizard.”
2026-02-13 21:00
In the first quarter of the fiscal year, Nihon Falcom saw large-scale growth in both revenue and profit, attributed largely to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter.
2026-02-13 20:00
Japanese gamers on X discuss why classic titles like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quests are less popular among the country’s young people.
2026-02-13 00:00
Eagle-eyed players have noticed a hidden reference to 1981’s Yakyuken in Romeo is a Dead Man’s save screen.
2026-02-12 23:00
Gust studio head Junzo Hosoi and development producer Katsuto Kawauchi talk about the Atelier series’ future direction.
2026-02-12 22:00
Wazen, the solo Japanese developer behind 3D action game MIGHTREYA, has released a new demo for the game with Japanese voice acting.
2026-02-12 13:26
In a recent interview, Fallout 76 developers reflect on how the fan community has shaped the game throughout its 7 years of service.
2026-02-11 01:00
Former ASCII developer and Bass Landing producer Takeshi Kaneda talks about the development of PlayStation’s fishing reel controller.
2026-02-10 23:00
The team behind Shonen Jump Awards answers the question: “What does it truly mean to face your audience as an aspiring mangaka?”
2026-02-14 00:00
Right up until its premiere, Bandai Namco Filmworks kept the ending theme song of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe a secret.
2026-02-10 21:00
In a recent interview, Ghost in the Shell director Mamoru Oshii talks about his complicated relationship with cyberpunk.
2026-02-10 18:07
Fullmetal Alchemist’s 2003 anime adaptation writer sheds some light on the writing process behind the anime’s “original” story beats.
2026-02-09 23:00
AJA’s Anime Industry Report 2025 reveals the overseas market has been witnessing much greater growth compared to the domestic market
2026-02-06 23:00
According to Japan’s CODA, five major Japanese publishers made the initial request for action against Bato.to and 60 related sites.
2026-01-29 17:24
Veteran Japanese TV producer Hiromichi Shizume talks about the implications of MAPPA’s new partnership with Netflix.
2026-01-28 23:00
Damages from piracy have reached a total of 10.4 trillion yen in 2025 according to the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
2026-01-27 23:00
Kazuaki Ishibashi, a manga editor best known for his editing work on Mob Psycho 100, recently spoke out about the state of his profession.
2026-01-22 01:00
Japanese creator platform Fantia announces a partial lift on their AI content ban, citing “recent technological advancements” as the reason.
2026-01-19 18:34
Days with My Stepsister author Ghost Mikawa discusses why it can be difficult for popular anime to get a season 2, even if there’s demand.
2026-01-16 01:00
Bushiroad’s Anime Data Insights Lab predicts eight major trends that will likely effect the anime industry in the following year.
2026-01-15 22:00
TEGAKI is a new social media platform for artists with an integrated authentication system and commissions.
2026-01-14 13:58
Fan theories suggest Chainsaw Man: The Movie Reze Arc’s iconic spider scene gets much sadder once you realize the meaning behind the butterfly.
2026-01-13 15:24
Attack on Titan author Hajime Isayama has revealed that he no longer draws daily, and does not believe he can produce another manga of the same caliber.
2026-01-13 14:11
In a recent interview, Sword Art Online director Tomohiko Ito talks about the expansion of Japan’s anime to the overseas market.
2026-01-07 22:00
A detailed guide on how to beat Everyday Is Like a Monday, the first boss you encounter in Romeo Is a Dead Man.
2026-02-12 18:17
Detailed guide on beating the Shuromuku boss in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of all attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-10-03 15:56
Guide on how to beat the Father and Mother boss duo in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-30 16:57
Step by step guide on obtaining the the Omamori [Whale] charm on your first playthrough in Silent Hill f.
2025-09-29 17:27
Tips on beating the Rinko-like entity in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-26 17:01
Tips on beating the Birthing Monster that appears in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 15:05
Tips on defeating the Sakuko monster at the end of Silent Hill 2’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attacks and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 12:39
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Tips on how to locate and obtain the secret Omamori [Cat] charm hidden in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine.
2025-09-24 16:03
Tips and general info about Monster Hunter Wilds’ latest free challenge quest “The Daunting Downpour.”
2025-07-31 17:14
Rules, rewards and tips on tackling Monster Hunter Wild’s new “Fleeting Bubbles” challenge quest.
2025-07-09 16:38
Monster Hunter Wilds “An Inferno Laid Bare” event quest tasks you with hunting a Nu Udra in the Oilwell Basin. Here are some tips for beating it.
2025-07-09 13:10
Unlocking the Goddess of Victory: Nikke CD-Key in Stellar Blade’s Complete Edition requires quite a bit of in-game progression.
2025-06-13 13:33
Our tips on how to use Ultron against Psylocke, Spider-Man, Iron Fist and other dive heroes in Marvel Rivals.
2025-06-09 18:09
Monster Hunter Wilds’ new event quest rewards you with Palico headgear, but you have to defeat three monsters at once to get it.
2025-06-04 13:02
Here’s how to get your hands on Monster Hunter Wild’s new Akuma α and Blanka-Chan α armor sets, step-by-step.
2025-05-30 18:25
Capcom has translated some of Akuma’s classic fighting game-style inputs from Street Fighter 6 into Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-05-29 18:01
Non-gaming news
The self-indulgent need to impress, rather than entertain, is what’s holding back some manga authors, Shonen Jump contest panel says
The team behind Shonen Jump Awards answers the question: “What does it truly mean to face your audience as an aspiring mangaka?”
Indie games
Japanese indie developer triples price of their chaotic $2 USD roguelite after realizing underpricing was working against them
Japanese indie dev triples the price of their strategic roguelite Spell Tonaeru to better reflect the game’s depth and scope.
nintendo
Japan’s console game market grew by 138.8% in 2025, driven by the Nintendo Switch 2
Data published by Kadokawa Game Linkage and Famitsu shows significant yearly growth in Japan’s console game market in 2025.
